Whitehaven Coal is the dominant player in Australia’s only emerging high-quality coal basin. With a culture based on our values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value and Excellence, our reputation for excellence in project delivery and safe, efficient and environmentally responsible operations continues to grow.
About This Role
Our Open Cut operations are seeking safe and efficient workshop and field based fitters to join the team on a permanent basis. We have an ultra-class fleet of mining equipment including CAT and Hitachi machinery. We have positions available at:
- Tarrawonga Mine - 4/5/5/4 Roster (Days and Nights) - DIDO
- Maules Creek Mine - 4/4/6-/4/4/6 Roster (Days and Nights) - BIBO
What You'll Do
- All Required Repairs & maintenance on a wide range of mobile equipment
- Work with minimum supervision to achieve production targets
- Demonstrate visible safe working practises and application of JSA’s
- Carry out assigned work orders and coordinate with production and maintenance personnel
What You’ll Bring
You will be an experienced heavy diesel fitter having worked on mining or heavy industry mobile plant, and ideally possess;
- Relevant trade qualification & experience maintaining mobile mining equipment
- Live local to the Gunnedah area or willing to relocate (financial assistance provided)
- Ability to work Days and Nights on the lifestyle roster
- Current Drivers Licence
- Adherence to and active participation of our STRIVE Values (Safety, Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Value, Excellence)
Why Whitehaven Coal?
We offer diverse opportunities in the thriving Gunnedah region and beyond where you can aim high and grow your career. We value our teams, and provide industry leading benefits, such as:
- Full time permanent role with career advancement opportunities
- Career development, mentorship and coaching
- Employee referral scheme - $4000 for successful referrals!
- 5 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave & 26 weeks parental leave
- Full relocation package or temporary accommodation provided
- Access to salary packaging including novated leasing
- Awards and recognition through our STRIVE initiative
- Employee Discounts: groceries, petrol, fashion, entertainment plus more
Whitehaven Coal is committed to increasing the representation of women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace. We are striving for an inclusive workplace that brings people from diverse backgrounds and welcomes applicants of diversity of gender, culture and experience.
To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in Australia
Whitehaven Coal is an endorsed Circle Back Initiative Employer.
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